Brown v. Board of Education was a landmark United States Supreme Court case that was decided in 1954. The case involved several consolidated cases challenging the "separate but equal" doctrine that allowed for racial segregation in public schools. The plaintiffs argued that segregated public schools were inherently unequal and violated the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause.

In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional, overturning the precedent set by Plessy v. Ferguson (1896). The ruling in Brown v. Board of Education was a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement and represented a significant victory in the fight against segregation and institutionalized racism.

The decision in Brown v. Board of Education paved the way for the desegregation of public schools across the United States and played a crucial role in the broader struggle for civil rights and equality for Black Americans. The case remains one of the most important and influential legal decisions in American history and is celebrated as a key milestone in the ongoing fight for racial justice.